Showing the gringos (people that aren't from Brazil) my Ordem Paranormal ships because I don't wanna suffer alone, I need to drag all gringos with me
Which would you like me to rant more about without knowing anything about the characters? (I'll make a rant about all btw don't worry) Images of the ships under the cut
(btw this includes some of my enby headcanons)
Dante x Arthur (NB x M)
Liz x Thiago (F x M)
Bárbara x Amelie (F x F)
Xande x Dara x Guizo (NB x F x M)
Milo x Olivier (M x M)
Daniel x Alex (M x M)
Joui x Kaiser (M x NB)
Carina x Artemis (F x F)
Joui x Erin (M x F)
Beatrice x Erin (F x F)
Chico x Lírio (M x M)
Luciano x Fernando (M x M)
Voting ended onNov 6, 2024
CAN'T INCLUDE ALL AAAAAAAAAAAAA sad but I'll keep the ones with all the parts involved being players' characters. (also sorry Johnny I love you and I know you are a player but you appeared like once)
Careful with long post and spoilers. All image descriptions are in ALT
Danthur (Dante x Arthur Cervero) (seasons: Desconjuração and Calamidade) Status: both alive
(art by neldicine on twitter)
Lizago (Elizabeth Webber x Thiago Fritz) (seasons: Iniciação, O Segredo Na Floresta and Desconjuração) Status: both dead
(art by htxmellado on twitter)
Barbelie (Bárbara Lima x Amelie Florence) (season: O Segredo Na Ilha) Status: one dead
(art by lisplace_ on twitter)
Xandazo (Xande x Dara x Guizo) (season: Sinais do Outro Lado) Status: two dead
(art by zz.starfish.zz on instagram)
Edugatha and the other two (Eduarda Flom x Agatha Volkomenn x Cassiano Menta x Hugo Longo) (season: Calamidade) Status: all alive
(art by _Dummy_69 on twitter)
Dalex (Daniel Hartmann x Alexsander Kothé) (season: Iniciação) Status: both dead
(art by giulliayuki on instagram)
Joesar (Joui Jouki x Kaiser Oliveira Cohen) (seasons: O Segredo na Floresta and Desconjuração) Status: both dead
(art by os0rv3t3 on twitter)
No ship name cuz they rareship (Carina Leone x Artemis Deordelin Rodrigues) Status: one dead
(art by _.mariaa.luizaa on twitter)
Joerin (Joui Jouki x Erin Parker) (season: Desconjuração) Status: both dead
(art by apenas_a_tay on twitter)
Bearin (Beatrice Portinari x Erin Parker) (season: Desconjuração) Status: both dead
(art by marsealnz on twitter)
Tristrice (Tristan Monteiro x Beatrice Portinari) (season: Desconjuração) Status: both dead
(art by RendowMetw on twitter)
Lucifer (Luciano Carvalho x Fernando Carvalho) (season: Desconjuração) Status: both dead
(art by Mon_moonfae on twitter)
Rubenny (Rubens Naluti x Johnny Tabasco) (seasons: Desconjuração and Calamidade) Status: both alive
(art by amoraartsy on instagram)
Balete (Balu x Ivete Beicur) (season: Calamidade) Status: both alive
(art by: chuwanta on twitter)
Milovier (Milo Castello x Olivier Florence) (season: O Segredo Na Ilha) Status: one dead
(art by levifav on twitter)
Chicolirio (Chico x Lírio) (season: Sinais Do Outro Lado) Status: both alive
(art by saturn/willow🌸)
Calvebas (Wanderley Nascimento de Jesus Maria x Cavalcante Bueno) (season: O Segredo Na Ilha) Status: both dead
(art by N14RL4tH0T3p on twitter)
Moralisto (Morato Vertaler x Calisto Besatt) (season: Sinais Do Outro Lado) Status: both dead
The balete tree is one iconic aspect of Filipino folklore, said to be a dwelling of spirits and an entity worthy of reverence. This tree features heavily in many stories, including the comics and Netflix series Trese.
But what is a balete exactly? Scientifically the trees called balete are actualy several species of the genus Ficus, under the family Moraceae. This means that baletes are related to figs and the famed banyan tree of India, and even more distantly related to mulberries. One characteristic that baletes share with banyan trees is that they both start out as "air plants" and grow their roots downwards over their host tree till they touch the ground. Some species of baletes and banyans are also called "strangler figs" since this growth pattern kills off the host tree, leaving a dead wooden core within. In fact some baletes get so well established long after their host trees have died off, to the point that the woody roots form a sort of enclosure large enough for an adult (or two) to squeeze into. Very large baletes are excellent residences and nesting sites for a myriad of birds, lizards, insects, and other small animals.
The Science of Baletes: Where There is Balete, There Is Life
How did baletes get their eerie reputation? Some have thought that this is owing to the baletes' reputations of being strangler figs, others ascribe it to the balete's unsettling appearance especially when its stringy aerial roots are billowing in the breeze of a moonless night. Some balete species are allergenic, and exposure to their bark, pollen or fruit can cause respiratory symptoms that can be mistaken for...yes, a supernatural malady. However some people will tell you that there is a reason that baletes should be revered: where there is a balete, there is water. Baletes thrive in areas where the groundwater is readily accessible. In fact there is one balete in the province of Siquijor that has a stream emnating from the very base of the tree. To the ancients groundwater and surface water meant life. Where there is a balete, there life can thrive.
I first heard this during a trip to the Manila botanical gardens, while standing underneath a shady balete on the premises. I didn't think much of it till years later when I got around to counting how many strangler figs and baletes in my neighborhood. I grew up in an urban village right next to a creek, and some parts of the street have been built over the water. Not even a quarter of a kilometer away from the creek's intersection with a wall, there were once a dozen small baletes/strangler figs that had been cleared away for a road widening project. Further inside, within the village, was a fully established balete that was a good sport enough to permit people hanging Halloween decor on it every October. Other fig species relying on a little less water grew throughout the area.
It would then stand to reason that people would be reluctant to cut down a tree that signified the presence of groundwater, and certainly had a part in keeping the aquifer clean. The presence of supernatural elements would be a bonus deterrent.
Baletes in Other Stories
Baletes are also said to be the places for some of the ancient babaylans to have spiritual encounters or revelations essential for their training and connection with the Filipino spirit world. This is the reason of course that Alexandra in Trese was sent to a balete tree for her trials as a young girl. There is no one account as to what a young babaylan was supposed to encounter among those great woody roots, but it was understood that returning from the balete was a step in the babaylan's journey towards becoming a fully fledged healer and guide for the community.
In Jose Rizal's novels Noli Me Tangere and El Filibusterismo, a balete tree features as a key location for the Ibarra family of San Diego. In the first novel, the balete tree on the edge of town is said to be a site for misfortune as well as a refuge against the heat and other entities. In the early chapters of El Filibusterismo, two characters return to find something left behind in that great tree.
And lastly...the lady of Balete Drive? Yes, there is a Balete Drive located in Quezon City. This street is an oddly quiet thoroughfare between two busy neighborhoods, lined with this eponymous tree. Some people say the White Lady does not exist. Some swear up and down on her existence. No one really wants to hang around after dark to find out.
What Do You Do If You Encounter a Balete?
Leave it alone. The tree will not harm you.
But maybe you just might want to say "tabi tabi po" as you pass by. Who knows what is watching you from among those roots?
i have a weird relationship with my folk beliefs, but tbh if we found proof that balete trees did house mythical creatures, i wouldn’t be completely surprised
i mean look at this beast
like of course multiple myths exist around this tree, just look at it!
Balete tree (also known as balite or baliti) are several species of the trees in the Philippines from the genus Ficus, commonly referred to locally as balete.
A number of these are known as strangler figs wherein they start upon other trees, later entrapping them entirely and finally killing the host tree. Also called hemiepiphytes, initially, they start as epiphytes or air plants and grow several hanging roots that eventually touch the ground and from then on, encircling and suffocating the host tree.
Most great folk tales in the Philippines include the storyteller mentioning the infamous tree known as the Balete (Ficus Indica), which is consistently associated with both magical and nightmarish entities. With its massive height, haunting appearance composed of large twisting roots that seem to be strangling its own trunk, it certainly casts a foreboding shadow to passersby. The Balete is an easy target for anyone to start their own horror tale.
Regardless of physical appearance, trees are quiet noticeably mentioned throughout our own mythology and lore. Some are associated with engkantos and other nature spirits while others plays a vital role in the shamanistic/animistic culture of our Babaylan. Perhaps more than just a source of physical materials such as wood, paper and even medicine, trees can also provide impalpable treasures that we must learn to conserve and protect. — Guzman, Daniel. “Down the Roots of Mystical and Sacred Trees in Philippine Lore.” THE ASWANG PROJECT, 1 Mar. 2017.
Art ✍️ Armand Serrano for the 2007 movie “Surf’s Up”. Serrano is an Independent Production Designer and Visual Development Artist and has previously worked at Walt Disney Animation Studios and Sony Pictures Animation.
Part of my work is to visit the sites of our newly acquired properties and other developments. Our ED let me join the Taal Lake Tour with the wild life Specialists of UP Diliman. We were joined by Ms. Lilian, a botanist; Ms. Gizelle, an entomologist; and Ms. Lala, an ornithologist.
It was fun. I learned a lot of things especially about birds. Did you know that different kinds of Heron, Egret, and Swallow birds from China migrated here in the Philippines and they are now enjoying their stay at Taal Lake? Hmmm. I guess we really cannot avoid Chinese invasion. (Oopss).
It was my first time to ride our Queen Fisher boat. This boat has a deck, and woah, the view and experience from the deck is really different. I love it.
We were also joined by the famous Architect in Sports Facilities, Arch. Ike Madamba.
I'm so proud of this shot. He is like Ninoy Aquino here. 😅
The captain of our boat was also amazed by the facts that we learned from Ms. Lala.
Our last stop at the lake is Manakah. This is a perfect retreat destination. We have a tree house, swing, and cottages here with the mesmerizing view of the lake, plus a free buko. 🥰 A Red Balete tree will welcome you in this site.
Fact: Did you know that Balete trees are parasites? When their seeds get pollinated by the birds to another tree, the seeds grow roots and make that tree into its host. That's why Balete trees have hollows, its the trunk of the host tree. 😲😲😲
This tour is a perfect weekend getaway. Just south of Metro Manila. We can also arrange a pick up from the city if you want. 😉
Let me know if you also want to Experience Batangas! 💕
Want to experience a Balinese-inspired resort in the Philippines?
Ugh. Sick of those kind of questions. But do you want to experience a Balinese-inspired resort in the Philippines? Lels.
If your interest it to try out new restaurants and resorts, you probably are already familiar with Cintai Corito's Garden. There was actually one time this place became trending on Facebook. Ayoko ng masyadong sikat. So I didn't want to try Cintai even when my sister asked me to see the place. I was not that interested with Cintai at all.
But I went anyway, for work. Our admin booked us here for our team building. So okay.
If it wasn't for work, hindi sana ako sasama. I honestly wasn't impressed by this resort or garden or whatever. Until the food was introduced to me.
Sobrang sarap, bes. I wasn't expecting good food kasi nga I was not interested about the place. But friends, morning snacks palang, solb na.
We arrived at around 9 and the staff welcomed us with these glasses of green tea. They serve this to all their visitors, corporate or not. It's cute, but I wasn't in the mood for teas. So we just requested for the morning snacks we pre-ordered.
I was expecting finger foods or kakanin but they gave us this huge bowl of lomi. We're not sure if that really was for our morning snacks or already for the morning meal or afternoon meal. It was our morning snack. For the afternoon we had suman with tsokolate batirol which made us fall in love. We actually ordered two bundles each for us to take home. Our snacks for the next day was turon. I was not a fan of that, but my teammates loved it.
We also loved the meals they've served us. The restaurant served us Filipino food (I think they also serve international cuisines sometimes), which we really enjoyed.
Sorry for not enough photos because again, I was here for work. But I post more on Instagram so try to follow me there. Lels.
Aside from the yummy sets of food, I also loved how serene the environment is. It was really quiet (or maybe because we came on a weekday) and very relaxing. I didn't like Cintai-Corito's as first, but when I experienced being their guest, I knew I would visit again.
Read a more detailed review of the place on Pinoy Adventurista. Or directly visit Cintai-Corito's website.
